Leaf Collection Project

Objective – Create a leaf collection that represents 10 different trees in Mercer County

Directions

Collect 10 different leaves from your home area. (*Note ask permission before taking a leaf from someone’s yard)

1.Compile those leaves together one of two ways (you decide)

1.Represent all 10 on a poster

2.Represent all 10 on pieces of construction paper in a booklet format (with a table of contents)

3.Mounting - You can choose to mount the leaf a number of different ways (contact paper, clear tape) or you can do a crayon rubbing of the leaf. Make sure you represent an entire leaf and not just a piece. Another option is to scan your leaf on a computer scanner.

4.Labeling – For each leaf you must label with its

1. Common Name

2. Scientific Name

3 . 2 bullet statement facts about the tree ….For example these facts could be about 1) how the tree lumber is used (2) how the tree fruit is used; (3) medical uses; (4) historical facts

5. Sources – There are many apps and websites that help with identification of trees. For example